Baked tortilla rolls with shredded chicken and tomato sauce
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Air fryer chicken enchiladas

Air fryer chicken enchiladas with tomato sauce and Gouda. Precook and shred the chicken, then roll in soft wheat tortillas and bake.

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Total time 56 min
Calories 474 kcal
Servings 2 servings
Difficulty Easy
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Why this recipe works

Cooked chicken in soft tortillas

Four small rolls make two servings. This is a simple wheat tortilla version, not traditional corn enchiladas. A shallow dish about 18 × 14 cm contains the sauce.

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Recipe

Air fryer chicken enchiladas

Air fryer chicken enchiladas with tomato sauce and Gouda. Precook and shred the chicken, then roll in soft wheat tortillas and bake.

Ingredients

2 servings

Method

  1. 1

    Prepare

    Cut chicken into 3 cm pieces and poach in gently simmering water for about 15 minutes until cooked through. Drain and shred with clean forks. Do not wash raw poultry. Clean hands and utensils after handling raw meat. Check that the thickest part reaches at least 70 °C for 2 minutes; continue cooking if needed.

  2. 2

    Mix and season

    Soften onion in oil. Add passata, salt and spices and heat for about 3 minutes in total. Mix some sauce with chicken.

  3. 3

    Cook

    If required by the manufacturer, preheat for 3 minutes at 170 °C. Soften tortillas as the pack directs, fill and place seam down. Add remaining sauce and Gouda. Bake about 15 minutes at 170 °C. Use a heatproof dish suitable for the appliance, leaving space around it for airflow. Do not preheat with loose paper.

  4. 4

    Check and serve

    Rolls must be hot in the centre. Extend if needed and serve two each with a wide spatula.

Kitchen know-how

Tips for Air fryer chicken enchiladas

What matters

Use little sauce inside so the rolls do not tear.

Serving guidance

Rice and extra dips are not included.

Variations

How to adapt this recipe

Turkey breast must also be fully precooked and shredded.

Stir chilli into sauce, not loose into the basket.

Nutrition per serving

474kcal
33.6 gCarbohydrates
42.3 gProtein
17.4 gFat

Values are estimates per serving and may vary depending on the ingredients, brands, portion size and preparation method used.

Frequently asked questions

FAQ about Air fryer chicken enchiladas

No, the short baking stage requires fully cooked chicken.

They are often more brittle and need different preparation; this version uses wheat.

The rolls’ weight helps keep them closed.

No, a closed heatproof dish prevents leaks.

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